Join us for a FREE screening of BBC documentary "Can 'Degrowth' Save the World?" by journalist and documentary filmmaker Alvaro Alvarez, followed by a Q&A session with Alvaro Alvarez, and a discussion led by members of our local Degrowth Ballarat Hub - sure to be lively!

ABOUT THE SHORT FILM

A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and are advocating for a bold solution: degrowth. Originating in France, the degrowth movement has spread to places like Japan, the UK and Barcelona, taking root in academia, grassroots organisations and among university students. The movement argues for a 'democratisation of the economy' and for collectively managing key resources, like housing. Critics argue that opposing economic growth is impractical and warn of negative consequences, especially for the most vulnerable.

This 26 minute documentary takes a look at the theory - and asks what the practice might look like.

Q&A SESSION AND DISCUSSION

The film will be followed by a Q&A session with the film director Alvaro Alvarez, and discussion led by members of our local Degrowth Ballarat Hub.

The event is in-person only.

Other film screenings are being hosted by other groups, in Canberra, Castlemaine, Footscray, Brisbane and Sydney.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR, ALVARO ALVAREZ

Alvaro Alvarez is a journalist and documentary filmmaker with over 15 years of experience creating a wide range of content, from short digital videos to international documentaries. Born in Argentina and raised in Spain, Alvaro joined the BBC World Service in London in 2011 after working for the Spanish newspaper El País in Spain. Throughout his career, he has covered a variety of issues, travelling to countries such as Cuba, Mexico, Peru, China, and Egypt. In his latest documentary for the BBC, focused on "degrowth economics", he delves into the movement in Barcelona, examining both the academic aspects and the real-world efforts of those implementing degrowth principles in their daily lives. His experience with this documentary has fueled his interest in covering more stories related to climate justice and the wellbeing economy.